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Beyond the Elements: Reactions (with Audio Description)

53m 17s

Host David Pogue dives into the transformative world of chemical reactions, from the complex formula that produces cement to the single reaction that’s allowed farmers to feed a global population by the billions. This episode contains audio description, which is now a standard feature in more recent NOVA episodes.

Aired: 02/02/21 | Expires: 02/02/24
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